I’ve never had a Kushner bamboo fly rod in my hands but certainly would like to. Here is interesting film about noted rod builder, Morris Kushner.
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What’s on my bench this week!
I’m busy getting ready for The Fly Fishing Show http://flyfishingshow.com/pleasanton-ca/ in Pleasanton, California in 3 weeks. I’ll have a booth at the show and Mary Ann will be teaching a few Fly Casting Classes. I’ve been working at getting a couple of new rods done for the show. First, I’ve just completed the wraps on a 7′ 6″ 5 wt Signature Series Rod and it will go into my varnish dipping process in the next day or two. And, I’m also working on two new 7′ 9″ 4 wt Spring Creek Rods. One will be completed for the show, and the second will get completed once I get back. These are slow action rods, perfect for delicate presentations on spring creeks. Here is a look:
7′ 6″ 5 wt Signature Series rod just ready for varnish dipping.
Two new 7′ 9″ 4 wt. Spring Creek Rods. On the right, a 2 piece/2 tip rod that just came out of the string after gluing. Next up, file off the glue and start cork and ferrules. The strips on the left are a second rod that is ready for hand planing.
Inscribing a Bamboo Fly Rod with Pen and Ink
I get asked quite often how I inscribe my fly rods. I use an old style Speedball pen with an extra-fine tip and India ink. It takes a little practice and good magnification to see what you’re doing. Here is a quick video:
My Morning Commute!
OK, the the serious snowstorm that was centered in the Northwest has finally passed beyond Oregon. We have 19 1/2 inches of snow here at the house. Fortunately, my morning commute to my workshop is only about 120 feet, and I have a great heating system in the workshop.
And the finished fly rod…
My latest rod is now complete, and it will be heading out to Iowa today. A wonderful progressive action 8′ 0″ 4 wt hollow-built rod that will be a great match to Iowa spring creeks. Here is a look at the rod before it heads out my door.
A nice 8′ 0″ 4 wt hollow built Signature Series rod.